Lost Your Mojo?

Has the heat melted away your creativity? Well I have two great challenges to inspire you this month.

As of this month I am on the DT at the 123 Challenge Blog. I am super excited to be a part of the team.
January's challenge is:

And my sample:

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I have been obsessed with using orange on my layouts recently. I wouldn't say it's my favourite colour but I think it looks great with lots of other colours, especially pink and mint. 

For this layout I covered some white cardstock with modelling paste mixed with some pink and orange mist. I then doodled some feathers on the back and cut them out with a craft knife. I ended up using it as a mask as well. 

And if that doesn't interest you (I don't know why it wouldn't), here's another challenge.

January is Vicki's first month running SUYS and here is the challenge.

You must take inspiration from any of these images and include a handmade embellishment. I went for a NewYear Eve's theme and took inspiration from the two, top right hand images. I used the pump from an orange mist bottle and wrote '2013' all over some white card stock.

Here's what it looks like...

I really love the bright colour against the black.

I hope one of these challenges inspires you to get creating this weekend. I might have to have ago at some different ones myself.

Thanks for stopping by, 

Happy Scrapping,

Sophie xx

I'm a...

I am beyond thrilled to FINALLY announce I'm a Scrapbooking Memories Master for 2014 (which most of you are probably already aware). 

Eeek! This has been a dream of mine for some years now and I'm so thankful to be given this opportunity. 

This is first time I've entered the competition even though I have wanted to for the past few years.

I am always so inspired by the Master's creations and hope I can inspire all of you over the year.

This process was actually I lot more stressful than I thought it would be! We went on a holiday to Broome (which is documented in one of my projects) while I was working on my entries. I didn't realise I only had a week afterwards to finish them and even start one layout.
This was especially difficult as I avoid double layouts and rarely work with larger photos, so I spent hours on these pages.

What is the Masters challenge? For those friends and family member's who don't know, the Master's challenge is a competition set by Scrapbooking Memories Magazine. There are four challenge criteria, this year was to create a handmade background, use a 5x7 photo, create a double layout documenting a journey and make a 2014 calendar. 

10 winners are chosen and receive a bundle of goodies from each sponsor, and are also required to create a layout for each issue throughout the year using the sponsors products.
I signed a confidentiality agreement and was able to reveal this until just before Christmas. Longest 3 months ever. 

The Masters Issue went on on sale on the 2nd of January for those of you who are interested. Here's what it looks like.

Have a look at the other Master's work-

Anne Patterson

Bernadette Miller

Chantel Vandenburg

Chantalle McDaniel

Jenny Box

Raquel Bowman 

Monica Brady

Natalie Elphinstone

Vicki Funk

I look forward to sharing my entries and a little bit more about them as soon a I can.

Thanks for stopping by, 

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Sophie xx

An Itty Bitty Obsession

Hi guys, have you seen my layout on the D-lish Scraps blog this month?

I have featured the very cute Bitty Blooms which are available at the store for only one dollar a pack (25)! It is definitely worth adding them to your next order!

I love the effect they created, the texture, the colour, I think I may now be obsessed with them! For a full product list and more info on my layout head over to the D-lish Scraps blog!

Thanks for stopping by...

Sophie xx

SUYS December Challenge

Hi all,
This months challenge at Show Us Your Stuff is to use the word JOY on your layout.
It is also Marelle's last month in charge of the site. She has done a fabulous job and will defiantly be missed. Even more incentive to get your entry in this month hey?
She had planned to close the site at the end of 2013 but the very generous Vicki Burdon has offered to take over the reigns. I will be staying on the DT as will a few other DT members but shortly a call will go out to find new members to create with us.

Anyway here is my take on the challenge...

I have used an assortment of different Christmas papers and some ephemera from Heidi Swapp. The starburst mask is also from Heidi Swapp as is the lovely colour shine.

My handmade embellishments are a Christmas flair from APOCD and a lollipop from Charm's Creations.

I hope you find some time in your busy Christmas schedule to have a go at our challenge. Maybe even submit a page from your December Daily?

Make sure you head over to the blog from more DT inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by, 

Sophie xx

Going for Gold

Hi guys, 

Just popping by to show you some layout I created using my latest obsession- GOLD.

The first is for November's colour challenge at Scrap Friends. This isn't usually a colour combo I'd use but I was super keen to try it out and I really LOVE the result. As you can see I've opted for a mixed media background.

I also created a layout inspired by this AMAZING mood board over at Jot. I loved the colours so much I knew I needed to have a go at the challenge.

So here is my take. I took inspiration from (1) by creating a tissue paper background and tearing sections back to achieve a similar look/feel. I was also inspired by the ombre flowers and obviously the colour palette.

I have one more to show you which is for 123. The challenge was TEAL, STAMPING AND "COOL". No gold on this one!

I created the background by applying white tissue paper with modelling paste, spraying it with mist and then tearing off some sections of tissue paper when I realised I had added too much colour. I quite like the result.

And a close-up of a gorgeous mini runner from Charm. They are so cute!

Thanks for stopping by!

Can you believe it's almost December? So looking forward to it!

Have a great weekend!

Sophie xx

SUYS November Challenge

Hey guys! Can you believe it is November already? Well it's already flying by but you still have plenty of time to complete the challenge at SUYS!
Novembers challenge is to use PAINT & WASHI TAPE! Two of my favourite things to use on my layouts! And super easy too!
Here's my sample!

I created these 'bullet holes' using eyelets and Mister Huey's mist. I love that I was able to use some old  supplies in a unique way! I was so excited when I came up with the idea, it suits the layout perfectly! (I have two 'bullet holes' in the side of my head, which you can't see in the photo).

The photos are from a recent Halloween party I attended! I think this is the first time I've actually dressed up for Halloween. Only deciding about 6 hours before the event that I would attend it, I created this zombie look at the last minute with make-up and my friend had some watercolour I used for blood!

Sponsoring the challenge this month is A Lil' Somethin' whose flair I used as my handmade embellishment. The Dusty Attic are also donating a prize to one of our lucky winners. So make sure you enter to go in the running to win these awesome prizes from our generous sponsors.

Thanks for stopping by today, I would love to see your layouts linked on the SUYS blog soon!
Happy Scrapping,
Sophie xx

First D-lish Scraps Share

Hi everyone! 

Have you seen my latest posts on the D-lish Blog? If you haven't already head over they now for some tips and tricks on how to use your D-lish Scraps products!

Here are a few sneak peaks! I created a layout this month!

And shared a few pages from my Snap Album!

There is also plenty of other inspiration from the other DT! 

So, if you want to see more of my work pop over to the blog!

Thanks for stopping by today! Happy Scrapping!

Sophie xx